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Department: City of Rochester
Address: 201 4th Street SE
City: Rochester
State: MN
Zip: 55904
Contact Name: Human Resources
Contact Phone: (507) 328-2555
Dept. Website: Click here to visit
Job Position: Deputy Emergency Management Director
Open Date: December 31, 1969
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Salary: $72,375 - $106,433
Job Description: The City of Rochester is seeking an experienced, innovative professional for the position of Deputy Emergency Management Director.

This is an exceptional career opportunity for a seasoned emergency management professional to organize, develop and lead a critical operation of the City.

The City of Rochester is located in southeastern Minnesota with a population of over 100,000, a land area of over 54 square miles, and is the third largest city in the State of Minnesota.


The City of Rochester's Emergency Management Division develops plans and programs that maintain a state of readiness to meet natural, man-made, or technological disasters within the City of Rochester. The Division also coordinates training and exercises required by the state and federal government and assures compliance with reporting requirements.

The Deputy Emergency Management Director will manage the development, execution and ongoing evaluation of emergency management and preparedness strategies and programs for the City of Rochester.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY MAY 28, 2010 WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION.
Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Public Administration or a related field and three years (3) experience in managing an emergency management program in private industry, the military, city, county, state or federal government.

CITIZENSHIP

United States citizen

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Valid Minnesota driver's license or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of appointment.

State of Minnesota Emergency Management certification or an equivalent current or former certification from another state or possess a national Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification.

State of Minnesota Emergency Management certification with the State of MN Homeland Security Division within one year of appointment. National emergency manager certification within two years of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Initial and continued employment is contingent upon passing an indepth background investigation and maintaining the appropriate security clearance.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree and five (5) years professional emergency management and homeland security experience working at or above the level of a deputy director.

Experience administering national and state homeland security grant programs.
How to Apply: Applicants may apply online at the City of Rochester website - www.ci.rochester.mn.us
Date Added: May 13, 2010